WO2017065418A1

WO2017065418A1 - Electronic device and control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2017065418A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/010438
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이가희; 박미정
Original assignee: 삼성전자(주)
Priority date: 2015-10-14
Filing date: 2016-09-20
Publication date: 2017-04-20
Also published as: CN108139800A; US20190065037A1; US11175812B2; KR20170043939A; CN108139800B; KR102549407B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device including a communication unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. The communication unit communicates with a plurality of electronic devices having a plurality of changeable states. The storage unit stores multiple pieces of state configuration information mapped to correspond to a plurality of operation modes and a plurality of surrounding environments associated with a plurality of electronic devices, so as to change states of the plurality of electronic devices. The control unit transmits, from among multiple pieces of state configuration information, first state configuration information that changes a state of at least one of a plurality of electronic devices to correspond to a disclosed operation mode, when one of a plurality of operation modes has been disclosed. The control unit transmits, from among the multiple pieces of state configuration information, second state configuration information that changes a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to at least one of a changed operation mode and a changed environment, when one of an operation mode and a surrounding environment has been changed while the operation mode is executed. Therefore, the present invention provides an electronic device and a controlling method therefor, which control a plurality of electronic devices by taking a surrounding environment as well as an operation mode into consideration.

Description

Electronic device and control method

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device for controlling a plurality of connected external electronic devices and a control method thereof.

The Internet of Things (IOT) is a new information and communication foundation that connects all things in the world with networks so that humans and things, things and things can communicate with each other anytime, anywhere, creating a ubiquitous space. Means infrastructure. This ubiquitous space begins with the incorporation of computing devices with specific functions into the environment and things, and the environment or things themselves become intelligent.

IOT is a technology that provides us with a more convenient and safe life. 1 shows an implementation of an IOT according to the prior art. The IOT may be implemented in various ways, but may be connected to a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n and a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n as a hub device 1 for controlling. Can be implemented. The hub device 1 may include an input unit for receiving a command from a user and an output unit for providing operation information to the user, or may be implemented to communicate with a separate input / output device. The hub device 1 may control the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n at one time through a user command, and may include a storage unit for presetting such commands.

However, the hub device 1 for providing a conventional IOT service provides a signal for controlling a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n according to a user's command, and changes the surrounding environment. It is inconvenient to control the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n by judging themselves by not considering the above. In addition, after the operation of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n is terminated, it is inconvenient for the user to individually input a command again to restore the existing state.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem, and when there is a change in an operation mode or environment during an operation mode for controlling a plurality of external electronic devices, at least one electronic device is directly controlled to correspond thereto, An electronic device recommended to a user is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic device, comprising: a communication unit for communicating with a plurality of electronic devices having a plurality of changeable states; A storage unit which maps a plurality of operation modes related to the plurality of electronic devices and a plurality of surrounding environments, and stores a plurality of state setting information for changing the states of the plurality of electronic devices; And first state setting information for changing at least one state of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode among the plurality of state setting information when one of the plurality of operation modes is started through the communication unit. The electronic device is configured to transmit at least one of the operation mode and the surrounding environment during the operation mode, and to correspond to at least one of the changed operation mode and the changed environment among the plurality of state setting information. There is provided an electronic device including a control unit for transmitting second state setting information for changing at least one state of the device.

The controller may be configured to change a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode and the surrounding environment when one of the plurality of operation modes is started. By transmitting the information, the state of the electronic device may be changed in consideration of the surrounding environment as well as the operation mode.

The electronic device may further include an output unit, and the controller may control the output unit to output information about at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices, thereby providing information about the electronic device whose state is changed.

The information includes information about a state to be changed of the electronic device, thereby providing the user with information about how the state of the electronic device changes.

The output unit is a speaker that outputs a voice including information on at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices, and is provided with a configuration for providing voice information to a user.

The output unit is a display for displaying a UI including an item of at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices, and is configured to provide a visual UI to a user.

The apparatus further includes a user command input unit, wherein the information includes information on a plurality of candidate electronic devices selectable as an electronic device of which the state is to be changed, and the control unit includes a plurality of candidates through the user command input unit. By changing the state of at least one candidate electronic device selected by the user from among the electronic devices, the user may change a state of a desired electronic device from the list of recommended electronic devices.

The change of the operation mode may include the termination of the operation mode, so that when the operation mode ends, the state of the at least one electronic device may be changed to correspond to a surrounding environment or another operation mode.

The control unit stores information regarding a state before the change of the plurality of electronic devices in the storage unit at the start of the operation mode, and at the end of the operation mode, returns the state of the electronic device to the stored state before the change. By restoring, the inconvenience of having to restore the state of the electronic devices used by the user in accordance with the termination of the operation mode is eliminated.

The operation mode may be changed according to at least one operation of the plurality of electronic devices, and thus the operation mode may be changed by detecting that at least one of the electronic devices is used or terminated while the operation mode is in progress.

The surrounding environment includes at least one of time zone, illumination intensity, dust level, sensing information such as temperature and humidity, and weather so that the electronic device can change the state of the at least one electronic device by sensing and considering the time zone, illumination, weather, and the like. It becomes possible.

At least one of the first state setting information and the second state setting information is information of the operation mode and the user preference state corresponding to the surrounding environment when the state is changed among the plurality of user preference states of the plurality of electronic devices. By including the electronic device, the electronic device may change the state of the electronic device that the user prefers in the corresponding mode as well as the preset operation mode and the surrounding environment.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, a control method of an electronic device that can communicate with a plurality of electronic devices having a plurality of states that can be changed, the control method corresponding to a plurality of operation modes associated with the plurality of electronic devices and a plurality of peripheral environments Storing a plurality of state setting information mapped to change the state of the plurality of electronic devices; When one of the plurality of operation modes is started, transmitting first state setting information for changing a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode among the plurality of state setting information; And when one of the operation mode and the surrounding environment is changed during the operation mode, at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to at least one of the changed operation mode and the changed surrounding environment among the plurality of state setting information. Provided is a control method of an electronic device that can communicate with a plurality of electronic devices, the method including transmitting second state setting information for changing one state.

The transmitting of the first state setting information may include: when any one of the plurality of operation modes is started, at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode and the surrounding environment among the plurality of state setting information. Transmitting the first state setting information for changing the state of the electronic device may change the state of the electronic device in consideration of not only the operation mode but also the surrounding environment.

Outputting information on at least one electronic device of which the state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices through an output unit, thereby providing the user with information about the electronic device whose state is to be changed.

The information includes information on a plurality of candidate electronic devices that can be selected as an electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices.

The transmitting of the second state setting information may further include transmitting second state setting information for changing a state of at least one candidate electronic device selected by a user among a plurality of candidate electronic devices. A state of a desired electronic device may be changed in the electronic device list.

The transmitting of the first state information may include storing information regarding a state before a change of the plurality of electronic devices in the storage unit at the start of the operation mode, and transmitting the second state information. The step of transmitting the second state setting information for restoring the state of the electronic device to the stored pre-change state at the end of the operation mode, by the end of the operation mode of the electronic devices used by the user The inconvenience of restoring each state is eliminated.

The surrounding environment includes at least one of a time zone, an illuminance, and a weather, so that the electronic device can change the state of the at least one electronic device in consideration of the time zone, illuminance, and weather.

As described above, according to the present invention, at least one electronic device is controlled to correspond to the changed operation mode or environment by detecting a change in the operation mode or the surrounding environment while the operation mode controlling the plurality of external electronic devices is in progress. Can be recommended to the user.

1 illustrates an implementation of an IOT system according to the prior art.

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 illustrates a plurality of external electronic devices mapped to correspond to a plurality of operation modes stored in a storage unit and state setting information thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a plurality of external electronic devices mapped to correspond to a plurality of surrounding environments stored in a storage unit and state setting information thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates a plurality of external electronic devices mapped to correspond to a plurality of operation modes and surrounding environments stored in a storage unit and state setting information thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an external electronic device and its state setting information in each operation mode preferred by a plurality of users stored in a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates state information of a plurality of external electronic devices before an operation mode stored in a storage unit is started according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8 illustrates a display for displaying a UI including information about at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 illustrates a display for displaying a UI including information about at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 illustrates a speaker for outputting a voice including information on at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 illustrates a speaker for outputting voice including information on at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

12 illustrates an example of displaying information on an electronic device to be changed according to an operation mode and a surrounding environment at the start of an operation mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 illustrates an example of displaying information on an electronic device to be changed according to an operation mode and a user's preference state when starting an operation mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

14 illustrates an example in which a recommendation list is displayed to select an electronic device to be controlled by a user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 illustrates an example of asking the user to confirm whether to terminate the operation mode as the user ends the use of the external electronic device that the user is using while the operation mode is in progress according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 illustrates an example in which the surrounding environment is changed while the operation mode is in progress to request confirmation from the user before transmitting corresponding state setting information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 illustrates an example of requesting confirmation from a user before restoring a state of an external electronic device used in operation according to an embodiment of the present invention to before the operation mode is started.

18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation mode that is in progress according to an embodiment of the present invention, and state setting information for changing a state of at least one electronic device and at least one electronic device with reference to a surrounding environment; An example is shown.

19 illustrates a flowchart in which an electronic device is controlled according to an embodiment of the present invention.

20 is a flowchart illustrating controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 illustrates a flowchart in which an electronic device is controlled to restore a state of the electronic devices before starting the operation mode when the operation mode ends, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 1 illustrated in FIG. 2 includes a communication unit 200, a control unit 201, an output unit 203, and a storage unit 205 to control a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n. ) And a user command input unit 207.

The electronic device 1 according to the present invention is a hub device for changing information on a plurality of operation modes and states of a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n corresponding to each operation mode. A plurality of state setting information may be stored. When at least one of the plurality of operation modes is initiated according to a user's selection, the electronic device 1 may include at least one external electronic device corresponding to the operation mode among the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n. Status setting information for changing a state may be transmitted to 2-a to 2-n. According to another exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 1 may correspond to information regarding a plurality of operation modes and corresponding to each operation mode. Outputs a server storing a plurality of state setting information for changing the state of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n, and a user interface (UI) so that a user can select to start a specific operation mode. If the user selects to start a specific operation mode through the input unit, the information on the selected operation mode and the state of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n are changed to correspond to the operation mode. Receive status setting information from server W may be composed of a plurality of terminal devices for transmitting to the external electronic apparatus (2-a ~ 2-n).

The electronic device 1 is not limited to the above-described hub device, server, and terminal device, but may be implemented as various types of electronic devices 1 capable of controlling a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n. Can be.

The communication unit 200 is provided to enable the electronic device 1 to communicate with the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n directly or through a network, and may include HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and USB ( A plurality of connection ports according to various standards such as Universal Serial Bus) may be provided. The communication unit 200 may perform wired communication with a plurality of servers through a wired local area network (LAN). The communication performed by the communication unit 200 may include wireless communication, and in the case of wireless communication, the communication unit 200 may include an RF circuit for transmitting and receiving RF (Radio Frequency) signals. The communication unit 200 may perform wireless communication through a wireless network in a manner such as a local area network (WLAN), a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), or the like. Alternatively, the communication unit 200 may perform wireless communication with an external device or a network in a manner such as Bluetooth. In addition, the communication unit 200 may further perform communication for Internet telephony, message transmission and reception.

The output unit 203 is configured to provide various information to the user. The output unit 203 may include any one of a speaker for outputting audio and a display for outputting an image. The speaker may provide the user with information about the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n whose state is changed, including the internal speaker. The display shows a screen and may include a display device such as an LCD. The display of the present exemplary embodiment displays a user interface (UI) including information on at least one external electronic device 301 whose state is changed among the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n.

In this embodiment, the output unit 203 is described as any one of a speaker or a display, but this is only an example for description, and in another embodiment of the present invention, a separate external device, a voice output device or a display device and output It may be configured to be connected through the unit 203 to provide information to the user. That is, according to another exemplary embodiment, the output unit 203 may include a connector, and may connect an external audio output device such as an earphone, a headset, an external speaker, or an external video output device such as a TV monitor to the electronic device 1. have.

The storage unit 205 is mapped to correspond to a plurality of operation modes, which are sets of operations of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n, a plurality of operation modes, and a surrounding environment, and thus, the plurality of external electronic devices 2 Stores a plurality of state setting information for changing the states of -a to 2-n). The storage unit 205 may have data remaining even when the power supplied to the electronic device 1 is cut off, and may be provided as a writable nonvolatile memory (Writable ROM) to reflect the change. That is, the storage unit 205 may be provided as one of a flash memory, an EPROM, and an EEPRO. The surrounding environment may include a time zone, a change in ambient light, a change in surrounding weather, and the like. The storage unit 205 may further store information regarding a state before the change of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n at the start of the operation mode.

The electronic device 1 may further include a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n and a sensor unit for detecting a change in the surrounding environment. The sensor unit may be included in the electronic device 1 to sense temperature, weather, and other movements, and transmit a sensing value to the controller 201. Alternatively, a separate sensing device, which is one of a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n capable of communicating through the electronic device 1 and the communication unit 200, may detect a surrounding environment. (1) may receive the signal sensed from the sensing device through the communication unit 200.

The user command input unit 207 may directly receive an operation command through the operation panel or receive a remote control signal including a user's operation command from the remote control. The user command input unit 207 may also be implemented in the form of a touch pad, or may be implemented as a touch screen that senses a user's touch input to the display. The user command input unit 207 may also include a microphone for recognizing a voice command of the user. The user may input the start, end, change, and the like of the operation mode through the user command input unit 207, and change the state setting information corresponding to the operation mode to suit the taste.

The controller 201 performs overall control of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, the controller 201 may be configured to respond to a plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n in response to a user command input through the user command input unit 207 of the user. Any of the modes of operation may be initiated. The control unit 201 is configured to change the state of each external electronic device 301 in at least one external electronic device 301 corresponding to the operation mode initiated through the communication unit 200 to start the operation mode. Send it.

The control unit 201 may also detect whether the operation mode in progress or the surrounding environment is changed and, if there is a change, the at least one external electronic device 301 through the communication unit 200 to correspond to the changed operation mode or the surrounding environment. Send status setting information to change status. The change of the operation mode may be made according to a user's initiation command input or use of at least one external electronic device.

For example, when a user starts using the vacuum cleaner and a predetermined time passes, the electronic device 1 may detect the detection and open a window and turn on a radio to start a cleaning mode. The user changing the vacuum cleaner to the charging mode and turning on the TV may result in termination of the cleaning mode, and in some cases, a new operation mode such as the TV viewing mode may be started. Alternatively, if a change occurs in the surrounding environment, such as a rain in the open state of the window while the cleaning mode is in progress, the control unit 201 may transmit the state setting information to close the window while cleaning to correspond to the changed surrounding environment.

The controller 201 may change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 in response to the operation mode and the surrounding environment at the start of the operation mode. For example, if you start the cleaning mode in rainy weather, you may not open the window, and if you start the movie mode after 10 pm, the volume of the TV may be lowered below a certain level.

The controller 201 may also provide the user with information regarding the at least one external electronic device 301 whose state is to be changed before changing the state of the at least one external electronic device. The controller 201 may change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 through simple approval of the user, or the state of the at least one external electronic device selected by the user command input unit 207 by the user who has received the provided information. Change As described above, the controller 201 may display a UI including an electronic device item on a display or output a voice through a speaker to provide the user with information about at least one external electronic device.

The control unit 201 may also operate by referring to the states of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n after the operation mode in progress is ended and before the operation mode stored in the storage unit 205 is started. The state setting information may be transmitted to recover the state before the mode is started. The operation mode may be terminated by inputting a mode termination command of the user or by detecting the start of use of the specific electronic device or the end of use of the specific electronic device.

For example, when the user enters the movie mode, the electronics 1 reduces the illumination of the lights to close the movie, closes the curtains, and adjusts each external electronic device to make the TV's settings suitable for viewing the movie. 301 is transmitted to the state setting information. When the user finishes watching the movie, the TV will be shut down, and the electronic device 1 detects that the TV is turned off, determines that the movie mode is finished, and then re-illuminates the lighting and opens the curtain. Send the status setting information to each electronic device.

The controller 201 does not always restore the states of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n to the state before the start of the operation mode, and detects whether the surrounding environment such as weather or time has changed, and thus changes the surrounding environment. The state of the at least one external electronic device 301 may be changed to correspond to. That is, when the movie mode is started, the window is closed and the light is dark, the movie mode is terminated and the time is judged to be late as the user finishes watching the movie, and the window is opened or the light is turned off for the user to sleep. You may not say.

The controller 201 is not limited to the above-described operations and functions, and may control operations of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n through various methods under the scope of the present invention.

3 illustrates at least one electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 mapped to correspond to each of a plurality of operation modes and a plurality of operation modes stored in a storage unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. .

The storage unit 205 may store at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 mapped to correspond to the plurality of operation modes 300.

The plurality of operation modes 300 may be stored in a classification according to a purpose such as a movie mode, a cleaning mode, and a sleep mode, respectively, as shown in FIG. 3, but the names of the operation modes are not limited to the drawings, and a plurality of external electronic devices. In order to control 301, an operation mode having various names may be preset at a time when the electronic device 1 is provided to the user or may be directly set by the user.

Each operation mode 300 is mapped to at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 corresponding thereto. For example, when the movie mode is started, the electronic device 1 turns on the TV, changes the input to an external input such as HDMI, changes the setting for the movie, closes the window, and changes the lighting to be dark. Status setting information 303 may be stored. In addition, when the cleaning mode is started, the state setting information 303 may be stored to open the window and the curtain, turn off the TV, and turn on the radio.

* The names of the operation modes 300 described above, the at least one external electronic device 301 and the state setting information 303 to be controlled are merely examples for description and correspond to various types of operation modes 300. Various external electronic devices 301 and state setting information 303 that are mapped and stored may be implemented.

4 illustrates at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 mapped to correspond to each of a plurality of surrounding environments stored in a storage unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The storage unit 205 may store a plurality of surrounding environments 400, at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 mapped to correspond to the plurality of surrounding environments 400.

The plurality of surrounding environments 400 may include a time zone, weather, temperature, ambient illuminance, and the like.

Each peripheral environment 400 is mapped to at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 corresponding thereto. For example, when the time is delayed, the volume of the external electronic devices 301 for outputting a voice such as a TV or a radio may be controlled to be reduced, and the illumination of the house may be changed according to the change in the ambient illumination. At least one external electronic device 301 and its state setting information 303 may be mapped and stored in each surrounding environment 400 such as closing a window or turning on a boiler according to a weather change such as a sudden drop in temperature or rain. have.

The above-described surrounding environment 400, the external electronic device 301, and the state setting information 303 are merely examples for description, and are mapped to correspond to various surrounding environments 400 and changes in the surrounding environment 400. There may be at least one external electronic device 301 and various types of state setting information 303 for changing the state of the external electronic device 301.

5 illustrates a plurality of external electronic devices mapped to correspond to a plurality of operation modes and a surrounding environment stored in a storage unit and state setting information thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The storage unit 205 may store at least one external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 mapped to correspond to the plurality of operation modes 300 and the surrounding environment 400. That is, the controller 201 changes the state of the external electronic device 301 by referring also to the surrounding environment 400 despite the operation set in the operation mode 300.

For example, when the user starts the movie mode after 10 pm, the electronic device 1 may control the volume to be reduced and the bedtime reservation function to be set. If the surrounding is dark, the electronic device 1 may control not to close the curtain.

The controller 201 may change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 by detecting a change in the surrounding environment 400 while the operation mode 300 is in progress, and the operation mode 300 starts. This means that the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 can be changed in consideration of the surrounding environment 400.

Even in the same operation mode 300, the preferred external electronic device 301 may have a different state depending on the user. The storage unit 205 according to an embodiment of the present invention stores the user preference state information 600 of at least one external device 301 preferred for each of the plurality of users mapped to correspond to each operation mode 300. It is composed.

For example, even in the movie mode, user A can receive and use an external input via a TV, user B can use a cable broadcast signal, and user C can use a network. Also, when using the sleep mode, user A prefers the light to be turned off completely, while other users may prefer light of low illumination.

User preference status information 600 of each user is inputted by the user or determined by the user to the storage unit 205 by the user's preference for the operation mode 300 or the surrounding environment 400. It may be stored as the external electronic device 301 and its state setting information 303.

FIG. 7 illustrates a setting state 700 of a plurality of external electronic devices 301 before starting an operation mode stored in a storage unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The storage unit 205 may store the current setting state 700 of the plurality of external electronic devices 301 when each operation mode 300 starts. When the operation mode 300 in progress is terminated, the controller 201 asks the user of the intention, and then the state of the external electronic device 301 in which the setting state 700 is changed as the operation mode 300 progresses. 700 may be restored to before operation mode 300 commences. However, as described above, at least one external electronic device 301 may be changed to another setting state 700 corresponding to the changed surrounding environment 400 as the surrounding environment 400 changes.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 1 periodically detects and stores the current setting state 700 of the plurality of external electronic devices 301, and provides the user with the current state of the plurality of external electronic devices 301. It may be configured to provide information regarding. That is, even when the operation mode is not started, the electronic device 1 always stores information about the current setting state 700 of the plurality of external electronic devices 301. When the operation mode is started, the stored current setting state ( The state setting information may be generated based on 700). That is, when the window is already closed, the electronic device 1 does not need to transmit the state setting information to close the window again when the movie mode is started, and operates in a mode in which the TV is turned on but not suitable for the movie. If so, it may be configured to transmit the status setting information for changing the mode.

8 and 9 illustrate a display for displaying a UI including information about at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Before the control unit 201 transmits the state setting information 303 to the at least one external electronic device 301 according to a change such as starting or ending of the operation mode 300 through the output unit 203, You can print out relevant information and sometimes ask the user for approval.

Referring to FIG. 8, the control unit 201 transmits a guide 800 for starting a movie mode, an item 801 corresponding to the external electronic device 301 whose setting is changed, and an external electronic device 301. The UI including the item 803 corresponding to the state setting information 303 is displayed on the display 80.

The user knows the operation mode 300 to be started, the external electronic device 301 whose state is changed, and the state setting information 303 transmitted to each external electronic device 301 with reference to the UI displayed on the display 80. In addition, the user command input unit 207 may approve the start of the mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, since the movie mode is started according to the user's selection, the electronic device 1 turns on the TV as the movie mode is started through the display 80 and the user's movie. It may be configured to notify the user before closing the window to focus on.

Referring to FIG. 9, the control unit 201 may provide a guide 900 indicating that the movie mode is ended, an item 901 corresponding to at least one external electronic device 301 whose setting is changed, and at least one external electronic device. The UI including the item 903 corresponding to the state setting information transmitted to the device 301 is displayed on the display 80.

The controller 201 may change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 corresponding to the termination of the operation mode 300 which is in progress. As described above, the at least one external electronic device 301 used for the progress of the operation mode 300 may be restored to the set state 700 before the operation mode 300 is started, but the surrounding environment 400 ), The state setting information 303 may be transmitted to change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 to correspond to the surrounding environment 400.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, since the movie mode has been terminated by the user's selection, the electronic device 1 turns off the TV that was turned on through the display 80 and ventilates the closed window. It may be configured to notify the user before reopening for the user.

8 and 9 are merely illustrative for convenience of description, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the provision of information on at least one external electronic device and a state setting to which a state is changed may be implemented in various ways. .

10 and 11 illustrate a speaker for outputting voice including information on at least one external electronic device whose state is to be changed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The output unit 203 may include a speaker 100 for outputting a voice, and the speaker 100 may change its state as the operation mode 300 is started or terminated under the control of the controller 201. A voice including information on at least one external electronic device 301 may be output.

FIG. 10 illustrates a speaker 100 that starts a movie mode and outputs a voice 1000 including information about at least one external electronic device 301 whose state is changed. The speaker 100 outputs the voice 1100 including information about the external electronic devices 301 whose state is changed to be terminated.

As described above, the output unit 203 may include any one of the display 80 and the speaker 100, and may also include a connector connected to an external display device or an external speaker to transmit information. . However, the output unit 203 of the present invention is not limited to the drawings and the above description, and may be in any form for providing information related to at least one external electronic device 301 whose state is changed.

That is, as described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the electronic device 1 may visually provide the user with information about the external electronic device 301 whose state is changed in response to the start of the operation mode through the display 80. The voice may be provided through the speaker 100.

10 and 11 illustrate examples in which an external electronic device 301 and state setting information 303 whose state is changed according to the start and end of the movie mode are provided by voice.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the output unit 203 is limited to the case where the display 80 is described.

As described above, the control unit 201, at the start of the operation mode, state setting information for changing the state of at least one external electronic device 301 mapped and stored to correspond to the operation mode 300 and the surrounding environment. 303 may be transmitted.

The control unit 201 also initiates an operation mode 300 prior to transmitting the state setting information 303, and informs the controller 201 of changing the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 to correspond to a user's preferred state. A UI including the electronic device item 1201 and the state setting item 1203 is displayed on the display 80.

For example, when the cleaning mode is started, it is preset to open a window in fear of dust. However, referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 1 may be configured to provide related information to a user so as not to open a window due to rain in consideration of the surrounding environment.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 1 may be configured to notify the user of the rain, recommend to close the window, and close the window with the user's approval.

As described above, the storage unit 205 may store a user preference state 600 of each user corresponding to the plurality of operation modes 300, and the control unit 201 may store the user at the start of the operation mode 300. State setting information 303 for changing the state of the external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n in the at least one external electronic device 301 to grasp and correspond to the operation mode 300 and the user preference state 600. ) Can be sent.

In addition, the control unit 201 initiates the operation mode 300 before transmitting the state setting information 303, and informs the controller 201 of changing the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 to correspond to the user's preferred state. In operation 1300, the UI including the electronic device item 1301 and the state setting item 1303 is displayed on the display 80.

For example, when the user A initiates a movie mode unlike other users, the user A may receive and receive data from a laptop or the like by using the TV in the HDMI mode, and may prefer that the window is completely closed. Therefore, when the electronic device 1 detects that the user A has started the movie mode, the electronic device 1 may be configured to change the state of the user A to operate the TV in the HDMI mode and to close the window.

According to another embodiment, when the electronic device 1 detects that the user A has started the movie mode, the electronic device 1 starts the movie mode, makes a recommendation regarding the user A's preferred operation, and responds to the user A's approval or change. State setting information may be transmitted to change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301.

FIG. 14 illustrates an example in which a recommendation list is displayed to allow a user to select an electronic device to be controlled through a user command input unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the present embodiment, when at least one of the operation mode 300 or the surrounding environment 400 which is in progress is changed, the controller 201 informs of the change (1400), the input item 1401, and the electronic device item 1403. And a UI including the state setting item 1405 through the display 80.

The electronic device item 1403 corresponds to at least one external electronic device 301 stored in the storage unit 205 to be mapped to correspond to at least one of the operation mode 300 and the surrounding environment 400, respectively, and a state setting item. 1405 corresponds to state setting information 303 for changing the state of the external electronic device 301.

The controller 201 displays a UI on the display 80 to provide the user with information about the candidate external electronic device 301 corresponding to the changed operation mode 300 and the surrounding environment 400.

The user may input a control command through the displayed input item 1401 to remove the unwanted electronic device item 1403 or select the desired electronic device item 1403. Command input can be selected by moving the cursor with a remote control or a mouse, or input directly through the touch pad, or voice can be selected through a microphone.

For example, after the movie mode ends, the electronic device 1 may recommend that the user change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 according to the end of the movie mode. The external electronic device 301 may be recommended through various algorithms. The state of the at least one external electronic device 301 mapped to correspond to the end of the movie mode may be recommended, or the state of the stored at least one external electronic device 301 may be recommended before the start of the movie mode. In addition, after the movie mode ends, the user may be recommended to change the at least one external electronic device 301 based on a change in the surrounding environment such as time weather.

14 and the above description are only examples, and the control unit 201 of the present invention may display a UI having various forms on the display 80 according to an embodiment, and output the above contents through a speaker. It has been described above.

In another embodiment, it is possible to change the displayed state setting item 1405 so that the controller 201 can change the state setting information to be transmitted to the selected external electronic device 301. More specifically, the state setting item 1405 of FIG. 10 indicates that the TV is turned off, the window is opened, the curtain is opened, and the lighting is turned on, but the user selects the state setting item 1405 to turn on the TV or You can also change it to close the window, and control the illumination, such as closing the curtains halfway or lighting only 30% brighter. In addition, operations such as adding or removing the displayed electronic device item 1403 will also be possible. When the electronic device item 1403 is added or removed by the user, the controller 201 may store the electronic device item 1403 as the user's preference state 600 of the corresponding user.

The controller 201 may receive an external interrupt such as the use of the at least one external electronic device 301 is terminated or the use of the at least one external electronic device 301 is started while the operation mode 300 is in progress. If detected, the display 80 displays a UI including a guide 1500 and an approval item 1501 for asking the user about whether to end the operation mode or stop for a while. As described above, the electronic device 1 may further include a sensor unit for detecting such an external interrupt, or may receive a sensing signal from a plurality of external sensing devices connected through the communication unit 200.

The external interrupt has a control command such as a user's pause or the state of any one of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n during the operation mode 300 is changed or the environment 400 is changed. Can be detected accordingly. If an interrupt is detected through the sensor unit or the like, the control unit 201 may ask the user to confirm whether to change or terminate the operation mode 300, and the user may request the operation mode 300 through the approval item 1501. It is possible to confirm whether or not to proceed.

For example, if the user terminates the TV while the movie mode is in progress, the control unit 201 may provide a UI for checking whether the user terminates the TV mode or the movie mode to stop the movie mode for a while. I can display it. Similarly, the controller 201 may display a UI for confirming whether the user turns off the cleaner while the cleaning mode is in progress or whether to end the cleaning mode.

FIG. 16 illustrates an example in which a surrounding environment is changed while an operation mode is in progress and requests confirmation from a user before transmitting corresponding state setting information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the surrounding environment 400 is changed while the operation mode 300 is in progress, the controller 201 may change the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 to correspond to the changed surrounding environment 400. As mentioned above. In the present embodiment, an example in which the operation mode 300 is changed by the changed surrounding environment 400 while the operation mode 300 is in progress will be described.

For example, when the study mode or the movie mode is a predetermined bedtime while the user is in progress, the control unit 201 displays a UI including a guidance 1600 to inform the user that the time is up and an approval item 1601. Can be marked on. The user may continue the operation mode 300 in progress or change to the operation mode 300 recommended by the electronic device 1.

As described above, the storage unit 205 may store the setting state 700 of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n at the start of the operation mode 300. After the operation mode 300 is finished, it is inconvenient for the user to manually recover the used external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n before the operation mode 300 is started one by one, and thus the user's approval The function of restoring the setting state 700 of the external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n used only before use is required.

The controller 201 notifies the user that the operation mode 300 has ended after the operation mode 300 in progress is finished, and operates the at least one external electronic device 301 used in the operation of the operation mode 300. The display 80 displays a UI including a guide 1700 for checking whether to recover to the mode 300 before the mode 300 starts and an approval item 1701. The user may restore the state of the used external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n to before the start of the operation mode 300 through a simple operation or maintain the state.

18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation mode that is in progress according to an embodiment of the present invention that is terminated and recommends to a user state setting information for changing a state of at least one external electronic device and an external electronic device with reference to a surrounding environment; An example is shown.

The control unit 201 terminates the operation mode 300 in progress, and informs that the surrounding environment 400 has been changed 1800, an input item 1801, an electronic device item 1803, and a state setting item 1805. Display the containing UI on the display.

The surrounding environment 400 may be changed differently from when the operation mode 300 is started. The controller 201 detects whether the surrounding environment 400 has changed after the operation mode 300 in progress is terminated, and controls the state of the at least one external electronic device 301 to correspond to the detected surrounding environment 400. You can recommend that the user make changes.

The electronic device item 1803 and the state setting item 1805 are mapped to correspond to the surrounding environment 400 to store at least one external electronic device 301 and the external electronic devices 2-a to 2 stored in the storage unit 205. -n) corresponds to state setting information 303 for changing the state.

When the user manipulates the input item 1801 and selects at least one of the recommended external electronic device items 1803, the control unit 201 changes the state to the selected external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n. The state setting information 303 is transmitted.

For example, after the cleaning mode is finished, the electronic device 1 senses the surrounding environment, and if it is determined that it is raining, recommends to the user to close the window and the curtain. The state setting information 303 may be transmitted to the plurality of external electronic devices 301 to perform an operation such as opening and closing the curtain.

In another embodiment, as described above, the user may manipulate the UI to add or delete the electronic device item 1803 and change the state setting item 1805. If the electronic device item 1803 or the state setting item 1805 is changed, it may be provided to the user's preference state 600 of the corresponding user after the same operation mode 300 ends.

First, in operation S1900, the controller 201 is mapped to correspond to the plurality of operation modes 300 related to the plurality of electronic devices and the plurality of peripheral environments 400, and thus the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-2-. The plurality of state setting information 303 for changing the state of n) is stored in the storage unit 205. Subsequently, in operation S1901, when any one of the plurality of operation modes 300 is started, the controller 201 may include the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a ˜ 2 to correspond to the operation mode disclosed among the plurality of state setting information 303. The first state setting information for changing the state of at least one of 2-n) is transmitted through the communication unit 200. In operation S1902, during operation of the operation mode 300, whether one of the operation mode 300 and the surrounding environment 400 is changed is detected, and if there is no change, the operation mode 300 is maintained to change the operation. Continues to be detected. Finally, when it is detected that either the operation mode 300 or the surrounding environment 400 has been changed, in operation S1903, the controller 201 may change the changed operation mode 300 and the changed surroundings among the plurality of state setting information 303. The second state setting information for changing the state of at least one of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n is transmitted to correspond to at least one of the environments 400.

20 illustrates another flowchart of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, in operation S2000, the controller 201 is mapped to correspond to the plurality of operation modes 300 related to the plurality of electronic devices and the plurality of peripheral environments 400, and thus the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-2-. The plurality of state setting information 303 for changing the state of n) is stored in the storage unit 205. In operation S2001, the controller 201 outputs information on at least one external electronic device 301 whose state is to be changed among the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n through the output unit. In operation S2002, the controller 201 transmits first state setting information for changing a state to the at least one external electronic device 301 through the communication unit 200. In operation S2003, during operation of the operation mode 300, whether one of the operation mode 300 and the surrounding environment 400 is changed is detected, and if there is no change, the operation mode 300 is maintained to change the operation. Continues to be detected. Then, when it is detected that either one of the operation mode 300 or the surrounding environment 400 has been changed, in operation S2004, the controller 201 may include at least one external electronic device 301 corresponding to the changed operation mode or the surrounding environment, and The state setting information 303 is provided through the output unit 203. Finally, in operation S2005, the second state setting information for changing the state is transmitted to the electronic device 301 selected by the user among the at least one outputted external electronic device 301.

First, in operation S2100, the controller 201 stores the states of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n in the storage unit 205 before the operation mode is started. Subsequently, in operation S2101, the controller 201 transmits first state setting information for changing the states of the at least one external electronic device 2-a to 2-n to correspond to the started operation mode. In operation S2102, the controller 201 determines whether the operation mode in progress is terminated. If it is determined that the operation mode has ended, in operation S2103, the controller 201 generates second state setting information to correspond to the states of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n before starting the previously stored operation mode. In this embodiment, when the operation mode is started by the user's selection, the state of the plurality of external electronic devices 2-a to 2-n is stored before the operation mode is started, and the operation mode is terminated. An example of restoring the states of the at least one external electronic device 2-a to 2-n used later to before the operation mode is started will be described.

That is, the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment turns on the TV for the movie mode, changes the HDMI mode, closes the windows and the curtains, adjusts the lighting darkly, and when the movie mode ends, the TV is turned off. It can be configured to open windows and curtains, and restore the light back to bright.

According to another embodiment, after the operation mode is terminated, the electronic device 1 approves whether to restore to the user before restoring the state of the at least one external electronic device 2-a to 2-n. It may be configured to recommend to the user to obtain or restore the state of the at least one electronic device 1 used according to the operation mode to before the operation mode starts.

Claims

As an electronic device,

A communication unit for communicating with a plurality of electronic devices having a plurality of changeable states;

A storage unit which maps a plurality of operation modes related to the plurality of electronic devices and a plurality of surrounding environments, and stores a plurality of state setting information for changing the states of the plurality of electronic devices; And

When any one of the plurality of operation modes is started through the communication unit, first state setting information for changing the state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode among the plurality of state setting information is obtained. And when any one of the operation mode and the surrounding environment is changed during the operation of the operation mode, among the plurality of state setting information, among the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to at least one of the changed operation mode and the changed environment. And a controller for transmitting second state setting information for changing at least one state.
The method of claim 1,

The controller may be configured to change a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode and the surrounding environment when one of the plurality of operation modes is started. Electronic device for transmitting information.
The method of claim 1,

It further includes an output unit,

The controller controls an output unit to output information about at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The information includes information regarding a state to be changed of the electronic device.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The output unit is an electronic device that outputs a voice including information on at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The output unit is an electronic device that displays a UI including an item of at least one electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices.
The method of claim 3, wherein

Further comprising a user command input unit,

The information includes information on a plurality of candidate electronic devices that can be selected as an electronic device whose state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices.

The control unit changes the state of at least one candidate electronic device selected by a user from among a plurality of candidate electronic devices through the user command input unit.
The method of claim 1,

The change of the operation mode includes the termination of the operation mode.
The method of claim 8,

The control unit stores information regarding a state before the change of the plurality of electronic devices in the storage unit at the start of the operation mode, and when the operation mode ends, returns the state of the electronic device to the stored state before the change. Restoring electronics.
The method of claim 1,

The operation mode may be changed according to at least one operation of the plurality of electronic devices.
The method of claim 1,

The surrounding environment includes at least one of time zone, illuminance, and weather.
The method of claim 1,

At least one of the first state setting information and the second state setting information is information of the operation mode and the user preference state corresponding to the surrounding environment when the state is changed among the plurality of user preference states of the plurality of electronic devices. Electronic device comprising a.
A control method of an electronic device that can communicate with a plurality of electronic devices having a plurality of changeable states,

Storing a plurality of operation mode associated with the plurality of electronic devices and a plurality of state setting information mapped to correspond to a plurality of surrounding environments to change states of the plurality of electronic devices;

When one of the plurality of operation modes is started, transmitting first state setting information for changing a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to the disclosed operation mode among the plurality of state setting information; And

If any one of the operation mode and the surrounding environment is changed during the operation mode, at least one of the plurality of electronic devices to correspond to at least one of the changed operation mode and the changed surrounding environment among the plurality of state setting information. And transmitting second state setting information for changing a state of the electronic device.
The method of claim 13,

The transmitting of the first state setting information may include:

When any one of the plurality of operation modes is started, the first state setting information for changing a state of at least one of the plurality of electronic devices is transmitted among the plurality of state setting information to correspond to the disclosed operation mode and the surrounding environment. A control method of an electronic device that can communicate with a plurality of electronic devices comprising the step of.
The method of claim 13,

And outputting information on at least one electronic device of which the state is to be changed among the plurality of electronic devices through an output unit.